I tried doing a search for "clothes" but couldn't find anything...so...I'm finding I'm going down in size, but still woman's size...22/24 and I need some advice on websites where I can find stylish, yet affordable clothing. I don't like to bargain shop, so I don't want to go to an expensive website and then have to sift through the clearance and maybe find the size I need...instead I'd prefer an affordable online store. If you have any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate them!!!

Thanks so much!

Meg:)

Not sure about the stylish part but definately affordable- Roamans and Woman Within ( old lane bryant catalogue). Also Fashion bug online has some cute stuff and is affordable. As with most womans clothes, sizes vary.

I like JC Penney. They also have an outlet...they have a plus size juniors dept. too.

try searching for a thread by Wheetsin - LB is pissing me off or something like that.. they give good alternatives..

in this case LB = lane bryant

Fashion Bug online is good. They are always having sales so they are reasonable. I would be carefull about purchasing clothes online though since the sizes always do seem to vary, but I suppose you could return them if they didnt fit right! I hate it though I always see cute things in the ads (bermuda shorts) and than i try them on and they look like S#$T on me! Good luck!

Thank you so much! I'm off to search for the thread on Lane Bryant That's the only store around here that's for larger women and they are too expensive and their clothes seem cheaply made to me, one of my biggest issues with them is that their shirts are really WIDE and really SHORT....which does me no good because I don't want my shirts to be like halter tops.

here it is http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f80/lb-pissing-me-off-34446/

I like Avenue. They have some really cute clothes. Good luck!

I heard that Dress Barn has some really nice clothing for us fuller figured women.Also as of June 1st Steve and Barry will carry a line of clothing for women up to size 22 annnnnnnnnd nothing is suppose to cost more than $20

I've been shopping at WalMart and they seem to have a few things that aren't overpriced

i LOOOOOOVE the Avenue and actually just bought a really cute dress from Dress Barn on sale for $39

The Avenue is really great for those of us that have large feet. They start at size 9 and go up to I believe size 13. They carry wide width also. I think they are priced very reasonable. I love that store!!!

I'm just now getting into 20/22's and am going inside real stores for the first time in years. I'm finding some cute things at JCPenney and Dress Barn and Cato's.

Sarah Jessica Parker is coming out with a new line of clothing from size 2 to 22 and it's totally stylish/cute/sexy and so cheap it's almost free. It premieres June 7 at Steve and Barry stores.

An entire outfit costs under $30. (And I think that even includes the shoes!).

Jeans are $14. You can even get a winter coat for under $20. Her motto is that fashion isn't a privilege, it's a right. So it should be affordable for all women.

The line is called "Bitten". Here's the website:

BITTEN | Sarah Jessica Parker

oldnavy.com - very cute, affordable, comfy, true to fit clothes. I love them!!!

Target also has some good things. I got the perfect black dress for $25. Another alternative is ebay. I used to work in the clothing biz and would sell my clothes on ebay all the time. Also, a lot of people do sell brand new with tags items there, not just used stuff.